Taron Egerton’s latest film, Tetris, will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, March 31, 2023. The film tells the story of the eponymous computer puzzle game and how one man turned it into a worldwide phenomenon.
Henk Rogers, played by Egerton, is the main character, and several others play important secondary roles. Noah Pink, a well-known Scottish filmmaker, created and produced the film.
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On February 16, 2023, Apple TV+ released the official teaser for the film, which gives a glimpse of several key events in the new film. The video begins with Europe’s The Final Countdown’s masterfully established tone, followed by the protagonist playing the eponymous game, which he characterizes as “the perfect game.” The video then shows several scenes from the film in which Henk Rogers attempts to take the game to the next level after realizing its genius and genuine promise to take over the world.
Overall, the video maintains a slightly enigmatic but entertaining tone that fans of comedy and biography will appreciate. Here is the official synopsis of the film, as provided by Apple TV+ Press:
“Tetris tells the incredible story of how one of the world’s most popular computer games gained devoted fans all over the world.” Henk Rogers (Taron Egerton) discovers TETRIS in 1988 and risks everything by traveling to the Soviet Union to work with creator Alexey Pajitnov (Nikita Efremov) to introduce the game to the public. Based on a true story, “Tetris” is a Cold War-era drama on steroids, complete with double-crossing antagonists, unexpected champions, and a nail-biting finish.”
According to the official summary and teaser, viewers can expect an intriguing drama that examines how a man went out of his way to turn an apparently commonplace game into a worldwide sensation. The film premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in March 2023, where it received mostly positive reviews from critics.
Who enjoys playing Tetris? Information on the cast
In the biopic, Taron Egerton plays the lead character, Henk Rogers. Henk is a game developer and investor who sees Tetris’ true potential and is determined to make it a worldwide phenomenon. Henk’s journey is central to the plot, and it will be interesting to see how his character develops throughout the film.
In the teaser, Egerton looks incredible, promising an unforgettable performance in the film. He captures Rogers’ genuine zeal and resolves while also portraying him with a distinct sense of comedy, adding a new dimension to the character.
His other notable film and television roles include to name a few, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Eddie the Eagle, Rocketman, and The Smoke. Other notable secondary characters include Nikita Yefremov as Alexey Pajitnov, Toby Jones as Robert Stein, Roger Allam as Robert Maxwell, and Anthony Boyle as Kevin Maxwell. Remember to watch Tetris on Apple TV+ on March 31, 2023.
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